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Beauty Therapy & Make Up

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M3471 HBT3

The Beauty Therapy and Make-up course provides both practical and theoretical knowledge to learners, in a state of the art salon environment. The Beauty Department trains students to the highest professional standard and supports them to achieve awards which are both internationally recognised and on the national framework of qualifications.

Award Name Diploma at UK Level 2
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Diploma at UK Level 3
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Diploma at UK Level 2 International Therapy Examination Council
Diploma at UK Level 3 International Therapy Examination Council
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Location:
Monaghan Town
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.

Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.

A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.

Careers / Further progression

Career Prospects
Beauty and Make-up graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:

Beauty Salons
Make-up Studios
Spa and Leisure Centres
Cruise Liners
Make-up Counters
Retail
Film Sets
Health Farms
Tanning Centres
Training

MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Beauty Therapy.

Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Fifth Avenue
Sun Shapers
Castle Leslie
Hillgrove Hotel
Steiner Cruise Ships

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00

Good News Regarding Your Course Fees

In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.

Additional courses:
VTCT (ITEC) Beauty Specialist and Facial Electrics, and Infections Prevention for Beauty Therapy and Nail Services fees of €202, are also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.

Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.

You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.

Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:

Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.

Is this course right for you?
This exciting course offers a range of opportunities for a student to study modules in many disciplines which provide a thorough understanding of the theory and practical skills, products and equipment involved in a range of beauty therapy treatments. Effectively presenting your skills and talents are a vital part of becoming successful in the Beauty and Makeup industry..

What will you study?
You will complete theoretical and practical studies in areas such as anatomy & physiology, make-up, waxing, manicure & pedicure, facial skincare, eye treatments, body massage and facial electrics. There will be an emphasis on practical work experience in approved beauty salons, where you will have the opportunity to meet potential employers and get hands on experience in the beauty industry. You will be required to purchase a uniform and professional beauty and make-up kit.

Areas of study may include:

Makeup Applications
Skincare, Makeup and Eye Treatments
Facial Electrics
Anatomy and Physiology
Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing
Body Massage and Figure Analysis
Customer Service
Word Processing
Work Experience

Additional: Nail enhancements such as Propress nails, Spray Tanning.

You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Examinations

5M3471 - Beauty Therapy

Qualifications Obtained
5M3471 QQI Level 5 Beauty Therapy

VTCT/ITEC Diploma Level 2 for Beauty Specialists

VTCT/ITEC Diploma Level 3 Facial Electrical Treatments

For more information on this course, please contact Antoinette Boyce.
Email: antoinetteboyce@monaghaninstitute.ie

Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Monaghan Town
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider